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Democratic Representative Jamie Raskin of Maryland has declared that impeaching President Donald Trump for a third time remains a live option for his party, describing it as a potential “critical tool in the toolbox” should Democrats win back control of the House of Representatives.
Raskin made the remarks during an appearance on Meet the Press on September 6, 2026. He told the program that Trump has “undoubtedly” committed impeachable acts during his second term in office.
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Raskin Calls Impeachment a Legitimate Option
The Maryland congressman was direct in his assessment of the political moment. He said that pursuing a third impeachment of Trump is “not a taboo with us,” while also cautioning that it would not serve as a cure-all solution for the challenges Democrats face.
Raskin described impeachment as one tool among several that Democrats could deploy, rather than a singular strategy. His framing suggests the party views it as a conditional option, dependent on electoral outcomes in the upcoming midterm elections.
Democrats Eye Midterm Elections as Key Threshold
Raskin has separately called for a midterm “landslide” that is “too big to rig,” signaling that Democrats see the upcoming elections as a defining moment. Retaking the House would give the party the institutional power needed to initiate impeachment proceedings.
Not all Democrats share Raskin’s enthusiasm for the idea. Representative Jim Clyburn stated that impeaching Trump should not be a priority for the party, reflecting a division within Democratic ranks over how aggressively to pursue the president.
Clyburn has instead focused on other institutional reforms, including a call to expand the Supreme Court to what he described as “a baker’s dozen.” He also urged Democrats to do a better job of turning out voters ahead of the midterms.
Broader Political Context
The debate over impeachment unfolds against a backdrop of significant political tension. Republican Senator John Kennedy has argued that high prices are “gutting the middle class like a fish,” adding economic pressure to an already charged atmosphere heading into the midterm cycle.
Raskin’s comments place impeachment firmly back into the national conversation. Whether Democrats pursue it will ultimately depend on whether they can deliver the electoral results Raskin himself has said the moment demands.
